You on My Mind in My Sleep
Richard Ashcroft Lyrics

The first verse of Richard Ashcroft's song "You On My Mind In My Sleep" talks about finding one's dreams. The lyrics "you ain't ever seen the way to find your dreams, forget what's within within, 'cause who you've been you've been" suggests that the path to finding one's dreams is something that has not been seen before, and that one should not focus on what's inside them, but on who they have been in the past. This implies that the process of finding one's dreams involves a form of self-discovery, and that one must let go of past versions of themselves to find their true selves.

The verse continues with the lines “If all we lose is the skin, I'm putting you under within, we're gonna make this life together." This further suggests that discovering one's dreams requires a deep connection with another person, and that together they can create a new life with a deeper meaning. The notion of losing the skin could imply that the connection needs to be more than superficial, and that a deeper intimacy is required.

The chorus of the song repeats the line "I've got you on my mind in my sleep" which implies a deep longing to be with the person who the song is directed towards. The lyrics "the symptoms are too deep" suggest that the feelings associated with missing this person are intense and perhaps beyond one's control. Finally, the lyrics "heavenly body" could imply that the person being referred to is seen as someone who is beyond worldly concerns, and that their connection goes beyond physical bounds.